Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.
Is Honey any Better than Sugar?
Honey is one of the greatest natural foods in existence, though it is really a sugar when it comes down to it. Is it any better than table sugar?
This Green Superfood is a Powerful Weight Loss Tool
Scientists have found the green superfood chlorella to be a powerful tool for weight loss and many other aspects of good health.
Health Benefits of Dates – Promoting Heart, Brain, and Digestive Health
Whether fresh or dry, the health benefits of dates are still just as plentiful. The date fruit provides benefits for the heart, brain, and colon.
Study: “Safe” Levels of Food Contaminants Contribute to Chronic Disease Risk
One recent study indicates that long-term, low-level exposure to contaminants in food could result in an increased risk of chronic diseases.
Pineapple Compound Bromelain Trumps Colonoscopy for Colon Health
Are you considering a colonoscopy to improve colon health? It is time to discover the virtues of pineapple – a food that can help improve colon health.